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Retirement is for suckers (Friends)

Mar 23, 2024
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Cameron Seay
Cameron Seay, an educator with a PhD and a passion for IT, shares insights from his dynamic boot camps focusing on mainframe technologies. He discusses the complexities of retirement, advocating for finding purpose and balance in life. The conversation dives into AI and quantum computing's impact on the tech labor market and emphasizes the importance of hands-on education and real-world applications. Cameron also reflects on the necessity of evolving skill sets in today’s job landscape, encouraging a proactive approach in navigating future challenges.
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ADVICE

Teaching by Doing

  • Focus on teaching by doing and having students actively participate in the domain.
  • Continuously identify companies' needs and tailor teaching to ensure job placement.
ANECDOTE

Family of Educators

  • Cameron Seay comes from a family of educators, with his great-great-grandfather being a former slave who became a teacher.
  • This family history instilled a deep passion for teaching in Seay.
INSIGHT

Sociocultural Learning

  • Sociocultural learning theory eliminates the concept of smart or dumb, focusing on completing activities for mastery.
  • This approach prioritizes effort and applied learning over inherent intelligence.
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